October 13, 2017 3:57am EDTOctober 13, 2017 3:53am EDTThe former Red Devils striker recently spent time in the gym with the enigmatic Swede as he works his way back to fitness following knee surgery(Getty)

Chris Burton

Published on Oct. 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains on course to return for Manchester United “next year”, according to Andy Cole, who considers the Swede to be “legendary”.

The enigmatic 36-year-old striker has been out of action since April, when he suffered knee ligament damage in a Europa League clash with Anderlecht.

He was forced under the knife after suffering an untimely injury, with a long rehabilitation process bringing him back to this point.

The former Red Devils striker, who recently spent time with Ibrahimovic in the gym, told The Sun on the progress being made by the experienced frontman: “Really good. Back next year, I think, so he’s done well really.

“He’ll get games because he’s got so much quality. And he’s brilliant in the dressing room. I love Zlatan. He tells you how it is. He’s legendary.”